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[Winkie]

As well as my Bullet I have a 1946 Matchless G3. I have the original log book showing the original reg number, which was sold off some years before I bought the bike. The replacement number does not bother me in the least, and is of no more concern than the replacement crankcase fitted when the bike was restored, again some time before I bought. So my advice is to stop worrying about it and simply enjoy the bike.

[Chris Tindal]

Eddie I'd feel the same, an original number gives a bike more provenance and makes it a little more special. Having said that, shouldn't you have done your homework before buying it?

[apparently lucky eddie]

John, the V5C shows the date of "first registration in the UK", despite being re-registered. I think this is because the reg. number follows the frame or chassis number of the vehicle.
Chris, yes, I should have taken some legal advice or had it out with the dealer and I won't be caught again. I notice that the dealer has asked that his website be closed down and they are now incommunicado...
Incidentally, after having many compliments from people who thought my 2007 E/S was an old, rebuilt bike, I thought about buying the number RE 07 OLD from dvla. This reg number is still available for £250 for anyone with a sense of humour...

[Chris Tindal]

Eddie, is the bike for keeps? If it is I'd probably buy the original number, if it's not then I'd say its a waste of money. My 1953 bullet lost its original number in 1984 when the DVLA nicked numbers off vehicles that weren't on the road at the time, it was however given a very good replacement. I can understand why people think "what's does it matter?, just ride it" but I'd also be miffed to lose a 6 digit for a 7 digit replacement, they just don't look as good.

[apparently lucky eddie]

Chris, yes the bike is for keeps, definately won't be selling her on any time soon. Apart from the choke which I changed to cable operated and the exhaust pipes - the correct siamese system is on order - she is 99.9% original so I think the correct reg. number ought to be on the bike too. Having slept on it I will phone the reg. number dealer on Monday and see if he will do a "special" price for cash. This might be optimistic if you don't ask you don't get.The number does n't have to be changed immediately, one just buys the right to use the number at some time in the future so the £80 changeover fee and dreaded Vodka And Tonic might n't apply.

[Scalyback]

We all have different ideas about our mounts.


You might be tempted to but that original Redditch instruction book you are missing, Or maybe a proper chronometric speedo for the rubbish that someone changed out a few years back.



It might be a part you don't even see easily, inside the bike somewhere, but buying it will make your bike 100% original, You are not going to see it, but psychologically, you know your bike is now 100%.


Changing a later ignition system back to the correct magneto may be your fancy.



It's well obvious that 'apparently (unlucky) eddie', wants the original number. What joy to be able to match the bike's plate with the original documents. Not everybody would be worried about going this far, but it shows dedication, which I totally agree with. Just a pity that it will cost a lot, but at least free tax comes from date of construction, not date of registration, so ok there. My guessing is that eddie will derive satifaction that the plate matches the R.F. 60 logbook, and not really give a toss about the V5C!



MATE... I sympathise with you being ripped off this way, but we both know you want authenticity. Good luck with the phone call!

[zippy]

I'm sure I read somewhere, recently that an age affiliated number, once issued was non transferable. It stayed with the frame until it was scrapped.

[Dennis C]

An age related number cannot normally be transferred but it does not have to stay, it can be replaced by a purchased transferable number.

The tiger 90 was only fitted with a siamese pipe for one year 1963 and then not all bikes had it fitted, some left the factory with twin pipes at the request of the dealer/buyer, the siamese system also used the "resonator silencer", the sytem for some reason did not suit the T90, either asthetic or performance related and was dropped for 1964 onwards.

Anyone with an interest in this series of bikes should take a look here http://www.triumph-tiger-90.com

Justin who runs this site has devoted a lot of time to his reserch and there is very little he does not know about the T90 in particular, he is also very approchable and will give help and advise freely, he also holds a register of most of the T90s still in existance including mine, and would love to know of any he does not have on record or which have changed hands.